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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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